# Async JavaScript vs NSFW (Not Safe For Work)

> Async JavaScript vs NSFW (Not Safe For Work) compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Async JavaScript comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against NSFW (Not Safe For Work).

**Async JavaScript comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against NSFW (Not Safe For Work).** Choose Async JavaScript if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose NSFW (Not Safe For Work) if you care most about download trend.

| | Async JavaScript | NSFW (Not Safe For Work) |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70K+ ✅ | 30+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 2.3K ✅ | 57 |
| Download trend | +20.7% | +54.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 102 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 47/100 ✅ | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 3 years ago ✅ | 16 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.2.14 ✅ | WP 3.0.5 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Dec 2014 | Aug 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Async JavaScript or NSFW (Not Safe For Work)?
Async JavaScript comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against NSFW (Not Safe For Work). Choose Async JavaScript if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose NSFW (Not Safe For Work) if you care most about download trend.

### Is Async JavaScript more popular than NSFW (Not Safe For Work)?
Async JavaScript is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for NSFW (Not Safe For Work).

### Can I use Async JavaScript and NSFW (Not Safe For Work) together?
Both plugins cover javascript, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Async JavaScript and NSFW (Not Safe For Work) free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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